GIS Specialist

Overview

Assists the GIS Manager in the operation and maintenance of a Geographic Information System (GIS) for the City of Bloomington Information and Technology Services Department. The position is responsible for GIS data management and quality control, maintaining and developing web applications and interfaces, and maintaining GIS datasets, services, and linkages to a variety of enterprise level applications.

• Creates and maintains spatial data and associated attributes for use within the City’s GIS as assigned, providing quality control/assurance of internal and external sourced data.
• Performs queries and analysis of the City’s geographic and associated data.
• Serves as the point of contact for map creation, data requests, and reports for City Departments, Boards, Commissions, City staff, and the public.
• Provides training and support for City staff on use of GIS-related software, web applications, GPS receivers, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), plotters, and related devices.
• Documents GIS data and procedures, following standards set by the GIS group.
• Assists with the assessment of user needs and collaborates with and provides guidance to others involved in the use and maintenance of the City’s enterprise data sets.
• Develops and maintains GIS web applications, maps, dashboards, and services.
• Authors and maintains scripts and models for automating geospatial workflows and relational database queries.
• Independently collects data and/or operates UAVs in the field for creating or validating GIS data.
• Takes all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment.

• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of ITS unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Train City staff in the use of UAVs. Develop and maintain documentation and records required to support City UAV use. (Pilot would need current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License or willingness to train and test to obtain the license at City expense).
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS or a related field such as geographic information science, geography, geospatial science, or cartography, associate degree with a certificate in GIS or a professional GIS certification; or equivalent professional experience and/or knowledge.
• One year of demonstrable experience with ESRI ArcGIS products including Enterprise, Online, ArcGIS Pro, and Experience Builder and associated web applications.
• Two years of GIS work experience or an equivalent combination of education and previous work experience.
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems, relational database management, and scripting with Python and/or Arcade.
• Ability to enter geospatial information from a variety of sources and manipulate data for geographic analysis.
• Experience with other commercial and open-source GIS software/related products, preferred.
• Experience with computer graphics, computer-aided design, and/or relational database management systems, preferred.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Incumbent performs a broad range of duties that require an understanding of many different, interconnected systems. Incumbent works on multiple projects at the same time with multiple deadlines.

Work is performed in a modern office environment with no unusual physical demands. Work requires regular travel.

Position may have contact with the public, department superiors and other project team members, including consultants, vendors and other governmental agencies involved with the City’s GIS.